| Mount Baker 10,785ft (3,288m) |
August 23rd-24th 2007
My third time on Mount Baker. This was the best. The weather was awesome,the snow was firm and the
mountain seem to welcome us.
mountain seem to welcome us.
Mount Baker is a spectacular
volcano in the North Cascades that
offers excellent mountaineering .
Located only 35 miles inland from
sea level at Bellingham the volcano
has dramatic relief.
Mount Baker also achieves
prominence as the 3rd highest
summit in the state of Washington
and as the iciest mountain in the
Cascade Range.
volcano in the North Cascades that
offers excellent mountaineering .
Located only 35 miles inland from
sea level at Bellingham the volcano
has dramatic relief.
Mount Baker also achieves
prominence as the 3rd highest
summit in the state of Washington
and as the iciest mountain in the
Cascade Range.
An unbelievable annual snowfall sustains
more than 100 square kilometers of glaciers
and snow fields. Consequently, crevasses are
a major danger. Avalanche danger is
commonly high .
The Coleman/Deming route is the most popular
climbing route. It's also the original one.
more than 100 square kilometers of glaciers
and snow fields. Consequently, crevasses are
a major danger. Avalanche danger is
commonly high .
The Coleman/Deming route is the most popular
climbing route. It's also the original one.
Tito carrying a heavy load up to the
Hogback moraine the day before the climb
Hogback moraine the day before the climb
The clear sky gave us an
unbelievable sunset to watch from
our tent. Can get better views than
that.
unbelievable sunset to watch from
our tent. Can get better views than
that.
Imposing view of the rock
called;The Roman Wall. 2000
feet of decay rock protecting
the summit
called;The Roman Wall. 2000
feet of decay rock protecting
the summit
The Summit climb started at
4:20AM. By Sunrise We were
very comfortable while crossing
Ice bridges and Crevasses
4:20AM. By Sunrise We were
very comfortable while crossing
Ice bridges and Crevasses
As We kept climbing We wet higher and passed Colfax Peak (picture
on right).
At 10:17AM We broke into the Flat Summit (called the "Football field)
and after 6 hours of climbing We could enjoy the Mountain by
ourselves. We were the first team to Reach the Summit that day.
on right).
At 10:17AM We broke into the Flat Summit (called the "Football field)
and after 6 hours of climbing We could enjoy the Mountain by
ourselves. We were the first team to Reach the Summit that day.
Summit pictures;
Mohammed Tito Marie
Mohammed Tito Marie
From the summit to the East is Mount Shuksan Looking down to the south We could see the
Snow cover crater and the fumarol. This is a
volcano after all. The Summit is the upper most
part of the Volcano rim
Snow cover crater and the fumarol. This is a
volcano after all. The Summit is the upper most
part of the Volcano rim
Route Name Duration Difficulty (Alpine Grade) Elevation Gain Max Grade Season Approach
Coleman Glacier 1-2 days II 7,500 feet 35 degrees June to Sept. Hogback moraine
Coleman Glacier 1-2 days II 7,500 feet 35 degrees June to Sept. Hogback moraine
